Description:Montana Grasses is a field guide and plant identification app built for students, land managers, and outdoor enthusiasts in Montana. Identify native and invasive grasses quickly with clear photos, concise species profiles, and intuitive filters. Core features include interactive identification by traits such as inflorescence type, spikelet features, and habitat; rich species pages with diagnostic field marks and distribution by county; and reliable offline access for use without signal. Designed for education and fieldwork, it delivers expert-vetted taxonomy, easy-to-read language, and tools to compare look-alike species. Ideal for classroom learning, range monitoring, and trail exploration. Keywords: plant identification app, field guide, Montana flora, botany education, offline reference.
HOW TO USE:1. Download and open Montana Grasses, then allow location access for county-based results and download the offline pack in Settings for field use.
2. Start identifying: tap Identify and select visible traits such as growth form, inflorescence type, awns, and ligule; the candidate list narrows as you add traits.
3. Open a species page to view photos, key field marks, habitat notes, similar species, and county-level distribution.
4. Use Search and Filters to find grasses by name, habitat, elevation, or season; compare similar species side by side to confirm your ID.
5. Save favorites and add notes for quick reference; optionally create an account to sync bookmarks and export checklists across devices.